Were the 50s really happy days?

YES
Suberbs were developing
Econimic Boom
More marrage and children
Highway act
House hold itoms were making life easier.
Superstars were appearing in the spotlight for kids as rolemodels.


NO
illegal aliens were making their way to the U.S.
Poverty was very high
Russia had nuclear weapons
people were losing their freedom of speach
Mass Hysteria